Where to Find Staurolite in New Hampshire
New Hampshire has 6 mapped collecting spots that report staurolite, spread across 2 counties. The largest share sits in Grafton County with 5 spots. 6 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Every staurolite spot we track in New Hampshire
Ruggles MineGrafton County, New HampshirePublic access · Amethyst, Apatite, Beryl +12- Ore HillGrafton County, New HampshirePublic access · Amethyst, Quartz, Staurolite
- LisbonGrafton County, New HampshirePublic access · Staurolite
- OrfordGrafton County, New HampshirePublic access · Staurolite
- Park HillCheshire County, New HampshirePublic access · Staurolite
- Pearl LakeGrafton County, New HampshirePublic access · Staurolite
Best counties for staurolite in New Hampshire
Ranked by the number of mapped staurolite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Before you go
Read the staurolite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Staurolite in the encyclopedia.
Staurolite in New Hampshire FAQ
Where can you find staurolite in New Hampshire?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Grafton County and Cheshire County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many staurolite spots are mapped in New Hampshire?+
6 spots across 2 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect staurolite in New Hampshire?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 6 of the 6 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt staurolite in New Hampshire with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
